LONGS PEAK AND BEAR LAKE FLOWERS While looking for subjects to

While looking for subjects to photograph on the prairie

The morning of February 1 I just happened to get lucky with that moment of perfect lighting at Wildflower Lake

Many species of plants thrive throughout Wildflower Park including common milkweed

I could smell the beautiful sweet fragrance of the common milkweed

The late afternoon suns rays start to break through the storm clouds that left 3-5 inches of snow on this northern prairie scene at Wildflower Park

LONGS PEAK AND BEAR LAKE FLOWERS While looking for subjects toLongs Peak is viewed at Bear Lake and is a very popular easy 1 mile hike around the lake with great views of Longs Peak and Hallett Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park. (590 169)